Banksia baxteri

Bird’s nest banksia thrives in sandy/rocky soils or pots, near coast. Chartreuse flowerheads form from June to December. No phosphorus fertilizer.
height 3–10ft
width 3–6ft
tolerates Coast, Drought, Salt, Wind
water
needs		 Low – Moderate
hardy
to		 26F
exposure Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix
origin Australia
sunset
zones		 15–17, 20–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

Native to the south coast of Western Australia, this species is especially well-suited to Northern and Central California fog-belt gardens with sandy or otherwise well-drained, low-fertility soils.

Special Interest

Choice cut flowers and foliage.